CNA or Nurse Apprentice - Mother Baby - 160148

At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Our team of Certified Nursing Assistants play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to patients.

At the St. Luke’s Boise mother-baby unit, we provide family-centered maternity care, focusing on low- to high-risk maternal postpartum patients and well newborns. We have 32 rooms for parents and babies to start their bonding journey together. Our staff is focused on the patient experience and thorough education. We strive for high reliability and are always looking for ways to improve patient safety.

We have a dedicated staff of nearly 100 professionals, including RNs, CNAs, health unit coordinators and birth certificate clerks as well as a robust lactation team who provides support both day and night.

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What you can expect from this role

- Night shift opening (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
- Part-time and full-time opportunities available in the Boise Mother-Baby Unit
- Schedule options include: 2 x 12-hour shifts per week (Part-Time)
- 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (Full-Time)

- Shift differential pay available for eligible hours worked
- Eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement to support nursing education and career advancement

A typical day in this role may include:

- Supporting postpartum mothers and newborns during their hospital stay by providing compassionate, patient-centered care
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living, mobility, ambulation, hygiene, and comfort measures
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other patient care data
- Helping parents learn basic newborn care through reinforcement of education provided by the nursing team
- Assisting with newborn screenings, routine testing, and stocking supplies needed for patient care
- Responding promptly to patient call lights and collaborating with nurses to address patient needs
- Promoting a safe healing environment by observing patients, recognizing changes in condition, and communicating concerns to the care team
- Supporting family-centered care by helping create a welcoming environment for parents, newborns, and support persons
- Partnering with RNs, lactation consultants, providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional care
- Building foundational maternal-child nursing skills while gaining exposure to postpartum recovery, newborn assessments, feeding support, and patient education

Qualifications: CNA

Licenses/Certifications:

- Current CNA Certification in the State of Practice
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification

Qualifications: Nurse Apprentice

Licenses/Certifications:

- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA accreditations)
- Experience: 0 years experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Nurse Apprentice Letter OR Nursing Intern Letter from the State Board of Nursing . The Nurse Apprentice is able to remain in the Nurse Apprentice position following graduation while awaiting RN or GN Licensure or 90 days, whichever comes first.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.